PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The WoodTik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maciej Grabowski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

WoodTik
vs
Grabowski

190 cm
19
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
225 lbs
2 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The WoodTik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maciej Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
WoodTik tries to clinch up but Grabowski circles away and keeps his distance.
WoodTik misses with a body shot.

WoodTik scores with a takedown into Grabowski's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
WoodTik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grabowski working a defensive guard here.
WoodTik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
WoodTik sitting in guard here, content to control.
WoodTik looking to sit in guard and control but Grabowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Grabowski stands up and waves to WoodTik to follow him.
WoodTik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grabowski is fending him off so far but WoodTik persists. Nope, Grabowski circles away and we're back to standing.
WoodTik shoots in for a takedown but Grabowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
WoodTik is breathing heavily.
Grabowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Grabowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. WoodTik tries to avoid it but Grabowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag WoodTik to the ground. WoodTik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
WoodTik tries for a takedown but Grabowski circles away easily

so Grabowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The WoodTik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grabowski tries to stand but WoodTik is controlling from the bottom.
Grabowski wants to control from the top but WoodTik keeps moving.
Grabowski is looking to stand up but WoodTik won't let him.
Grabowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

WoodTik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grabowski tries to free his leg and advance position but WoodTik is retaining full guard.
Grabowski pushes down on WoodTik's leg and manages to get into half guard.
WoodTik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grabowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grabowski's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
WoodTik gets his hands free as Grabowski looks to control.
WoodTik loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Grabowski hold on?
WoodTik lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.

WoodTik is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
WoodTik tries to keep control of the position but Grabowski is staying busy.
Grabowski tries to break free.

WoodTik looking for the choke from the back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grabowski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

WoodTik tightening his grip on Grabowski, looking for the choke.

WoodTik looking for the choke but no joy.
Grabowski wants to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grabowski is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

WoodTik patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

WoodTik is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Grabowski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Grabowski for a finish.
Grabowski looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards WoodTik.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski is in bad spot here.
WoodTik is landing with strikes from the back.
WoodTik could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
WoodTik is not going to allow Grabowski to sit and survive in this position.
WoodTik is riding his opponent, not letting Grabowski buck him off.

Grabowski is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if WoodTik gets his way!
WoodTik controlling well, preventing Grabowski from escaping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

WoodTik has his arm under Grabowski's chin here. Game over son! WoodTik squeezes tightly and Grabowski is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The WoodTik!